Chapter 17.26 — R-3 MFR MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

The purpose of the R-3 Multifamily Residential District is to accommodate higher densities of nine (9) to fifteen (15) dwelling units per gross acre and to serve as a buffer area between low and medium density residential districts to commercial or industrial districts with each lot fronting on a public street.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

Permitted principal uses in any R-3 district shall be as follows:

A. Multiple family residential units, single-room occupancy units (SROs, boarding houses, apartment hotels, community apartments, and stock cooperative apartments, either attached or detached, with a density not to exceed fifteen (15) units.

• B. Household pets the numbers and types in accordance with Title 6, "Animals".

(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

The following accessory uses are allowed in any R-3 district:

• A. At-home commercial services pursuant to Chapter 17.85.

• B. Home occupations pursuant to Chapter 17.84.

• C. Cottage food operation pursuant to Chapter 17.85.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

Conditional uses in any R-3 district shall be as follows:

• A. Public and quasi-public uses.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

There is no minimum lot area for the R-3 district.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

Maximum building height in any R-3 district shall be as follows:

• A. No residential structure shall exceed thirty (30) feet.

• B. No accessory structure shall exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

Minimum lot width in an R-3 district shall be as follows:

• A. Each lot fronting a residential street shall have a minimum width of eighty (80) feet.

• B. Each corner lot abutting a major arterial shall have a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

In an R-3 district, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:

A. Fifty (50) percent combined square footage for all residential, accessory, and paved areas.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

In an R-3 district, the provisions of Chapter 17.78 shall apply.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

In an R-3 district, the general provisions of Chapter 17.76 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

In an R-3 district, the general provisions of Chapter 17.72 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

Sign requirements in any R-3 district shall be as follows:

A. One temporary detached sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the property not to exceed four (4) square feet in size.

B. Each multiple-family dwelling group shall be limited to one identification sign not exceeding twelve (12) square feet of surface area. Signs may be indirectly lighted and if detached may not exceed five (5) feet in height and may not be located within any right-of-way or public easement.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

All development projects in the R-3 district shall be subject to site development review in accordance with Chapter 17.07.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

All open areas not covered with buildings or paving in an R-3 district shall be landscaped and maintained. A detailed landscape plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission as a part of the site development plan review prior to

the issuance of a building permit. Trees of sufficient size shall be planted throughout the development in all common open areas.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)

All boats, trailers and recreational vehicles in an R-3 district shall be stored only within areas specifically designed for such storage on approved plans. Said area shall be screened by fencing and/or landscaping. (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)